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Curumarth: Thank you for providing me with proper Elvish. I have corrected all of it in the next chapters. The Elvish I have been using was provided by a friend. Thank you again. I hope you continue to read.
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Number 19: Mirrors and Questions
The young elleth led Amaris to the lady in silence. Soon they reached a small clearing surrounded by thick trees and stone. The elleth left Amaris alone and she saw a pedestal with a silver basin sitting on top. The mirror. Amaris thought as she stepped further into the clearing. "Welcome little one." She looked up and saw Lady Galadriel smiling at her. "Would you look into the mirror?" Amaris hesitated but slowly made her way to the pedestal.
"Do you already know what I will see?" Amaris asked while she looked at Lady Galadriel.
"No. I will not know until you look into the mirror." Amaris nodded and looked into the mirror.
The water began to ripple and images began to appear. Amaris saw herself instructing a little girl on the proper way to hold a bow, then her reading to her first grade class, then the accident that brought her to Middle Earth, Aragorn finding her, Legolas carrying her into Lothlorien, the kiss they shared last night. Suddenly, they began to change into images of things yet to be. She saw herself fighting in battle covered in dark blood. Then she screamed and charge into another battle, and Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli fighting along side her. Then fire. Nothing but blackness and fire. Slowly the fire and blackness formed into the eye of Sauron and she jumped back from the mirror and looked at Lady Galadriel.
"Why would I continue to see the eye?" Amaris panted. She was surprised to find herself short of breath.
"Sauron knows of you. He fears you."
"Fears me? Why would he fear me? I know of two that he should fear above all others." Lady Galadriel smiled at her. "He should fear Aragorn and Frodo. That is who he should fear because they will be the leaders to his downfall."
"Your spirit is still true. He fears you because you give the fellowship strength and confidence in their mission. You've made their bond tighter and they are determined to succeed in their mission." Amaris nodded as she looked upon Lady Galadriel.
"Lady Galadriel, I still have so many questions but I know now is not the time for me to find my answers. After all, I may find the answers along the way in our journey." The lady once again smiled at the elleth before her.
"They may. However, there are those that have many questions for you." Amaris raised an eyebrow at the lady.
"Who is that my lady?"
"Prince Legolas is eagerly waiting you. He has many questions regarding Lord Boromir's outburst at you. As you know, Gandalf, Aragorn, Lord Elrond, and I are the only ones that know of your knowledge of our world." Amaris nodded.
"Should I tell him?" Lady Galadriel smiled.
"It is up to you my child. He will not harm you and will not tell others of your knowledge. His heart is true to you." Amaris smiled and bowed her head.
"If you do not mind, I will take my leave." Lady Galadriel smiled and nodded. Amaris turned and left the clearing. She walked around just thinking. Why would Sauron fear me? I am nothing to this quest but just an addition. These thoughts played over and over again in her mind. She was confused as to why Sauron would fear her when she was nothing special.
She soon found herself next to a small creek. Amaris smiled and walked towards the streaming water when she noticed a familiar figure sitting on a large rock looking out into the trees. "Are you waiting on me, my lord?" He turned over his shoulder and looked at Amaris. He smiled and gracefully made his way over to her taking her into his arms.
"That I am, my lady," Legolas said stressing the word 'my' causing Amaris to giggle slightly. "Amaris, I must discuss something with you." He took her hand and led her over to the rock he was sitting on letting her sit before seating himself. "Earlier today, Boromir had said you knew Gandalf would fall. Is this true?" Amaris took a deep breath and nodded.
"I did Legolas. I tried to stop him but he would not listen to me. He pushed me to move on and I did not want to fight with him. So I did as he wished." Legolas nodded and took her hand into his.
"Do you know more of what will become of us?" Amaris fought a battle insider her mind. Should I tell him? If I do, will he still look at me the same? That's it. I've made up my mind. "Amaris?" Legolas snapped her out of her daze and nodded.
"I'm sorry, I was thinking." She paused and took another breath. "Yes Legolas. I do know more. I know what the fate of the ring is and of all of the fellowship." Legolas' eyes were wide. "Where I am from this event, this war, is a book. I've read them and I always loved the story. However, I can never tell you what is to take place. I do not want to change things anymore than I already have." Legolas nodded. Amaris paused for some time. "Do you know how I came here or where I am from Legolas?"
"No, but I would like to Amaris." He gently squeezed her hand. Amaris took another deep breath and looked towards the creek.
"I am from a different world entirely. I was in a terrible accident and I died." Legolas squeezed her hand. "Somehow, I was brought here and Aragorn found me." She paused and looked at Legolas. "When I woke up I didn't know where I was. When they told me where I was I couldn't believe them but when I looked at them I knew. I knew it was real and I know what is going to happen and it will not be an easy journey."
"I did not know you carried so much on your shoulders. I wish I would have known. I would have helped you bare the burden." Amaris smiled at him and looked deep into his eyes.
"It is alright Legolas. Aragorn, Lord Elrond, Lady Galadriel and Gandalf know of my knowledge."
"Aragorn knows?" Amaris nodded.
"He knows because he was there when I woke and questioned them why I was here. Of course they did not know and that is one of my questions I have yet to find the answer to." She looked down at their hands and sighed. He pulled one of his hands away and placed a finger under her chin. He gently pulled her face up so she was looking him in the eye.
"I know why you were brought here." Amaris raised an eyebrow and Legolas smiled. "You were brought here to get a second chance to live and to find the love you were denied." Amaris smiled and Legolas brought his hand to her cheek and caressed it. "I love you Amaris." Amaris smiled and put her hand over his on her cheek and smiled.
"I love you too." He leaned into her and gently kissed her. Amaris pulled away and laid her head on his shoulder as he wrapped his arms around her body pulling her close.
